Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder

Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder

Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder

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Shawn Respert, player development coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves, left, speaks with Cody Metz, center, and his father, who were in attendance through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, before a game between the Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Shawn Respert, player development coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves, left, speaks with Cody Metz, center, and his father, who were in attendance through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, before a game between the Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder

Layne Murdoch

Hasheem Thabeet #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Lou Amundson #17 of the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Hasheem Thabeet #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Lou Amundson #17 of the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder

Layne Murdoch

Hasheem Thabeet #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Lou Amundson #17 of the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Hasheem Thabeet #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Lou Amundson #17 of the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder

Layne Murdoch

Oklahoma City Thunder players, from left, Serge Ibaka #9, Kevin Durant #35 and Russell Westbrook #0 smile from the sideline during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City Thunder players, from left, Serge Ibaka #9, Kevin Durant #35 and Russell Westbrook #0 smile from the sideline during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder

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Cody Metz, in attendance through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, sits behind the Minnesota Timberwolves bench during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Cody Metz, in attendance through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, sits behind the Minnesota Timberwolves bench during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder

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T.R. Dunn, assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves, right, greets Cody Metz, in attendance through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, before a game between the Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

T.R. Dunn, assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves, right, greets Cody Metz, in attendance through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, before a game between the Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder

Layne Murdoch

Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates after his team made three-pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates after his team made three-pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder

Layne Murdoch

Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates after his team made a three-pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates after his team made a three-pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Shawn Respert, player development coach for the Minnesota... Fotografia de notíciasAtender,Basquetebol,Basquetebol - NBA Pro,Brincar,Da cintura para cima,Desenvolvimento,Desporto,EUA,Falar,Fundação Make-A-Wish,Horizontal,Minnesota Timberwolves,Oklahoma City,Oklahoma City Arena,Oklahoma City Thunder,Pai,Partida - Desporto,Shawn Respert,Treinador DesportivoPhotographer Layne MurdochCollection: National Basketball Association 2013 NBAEOKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JANUARY 9: Shawn Respert, player development coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves, left, speaks with Cody Metz, center, and his father, who were in attendance through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, before a game between the Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on January 9, 2013 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)